Station Name: HIWASSEE RIVER ABOVE RELIANCE
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 768 feet

Nearest Address:
3708 State Hwy 30
Reliance, TN 37369
Polk County

GPS Coordinates: 35.1883333, -84.5025

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued January 26 at 5:37PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:37 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

Flurries and snow showers will linger this evening, especially along the Cumberland Plateau, Tennessee mountains, northeast Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. After the sun sets, temperatures will fall further into the teens and single digits with lower wind chills expected. Any moisture from recent rain or snow will re-freeze and create black ice. Be prepared for slick spots overnight into Tuesday morning, especially on untreated roadways. Use caution if traveling. Temperatures are expected to rise at least slightly above freezing for many places on Tuesday.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 12:38AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:38 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero expected at times. Locally lower wind chill values will be possible on ridge tops. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee. * WHEN...Until noon EST /11 AM CST/ today. * IMPACTS...These very cold conditions could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 2:35PM EST until January 27 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:35 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 5 below to 5 above across much of north Georgia and 5 to 15 degrees across central Georgia. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very cold wind chills from 5 below to 5 above zero in north Georgia and 5 to 15 above in central Georgia are expected. Avoid prolonged exposure if possible and have a safe heating source, particularly for those who may still be experiencing power outages.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 1:04AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:04 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...In Georgia, Rabun County. In North Carolina, Buncombe, Graham, Henderson, Macon, Transylvania, and southern Jackson Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Special Weather Statement issued January 27 at 3:35AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 3:35 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

Lingering slush and runoff has refrozen and likely resulted in patchy black ice on area roads. Icy patches will remain until temperatures can warm above freezing later this morning. If traveling this morning, be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses and any untreated roadways. Use extra caution when walking on sidewalks, driveways, and in parking lots.